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FJ51 EVY

2000 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,432 mi
Last recorded147,432 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 EVY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2017 147,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front radiator panel/cross-member corroded ( light )

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 144,301 miles

Front headlamp beam images poor

Front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear suspension components corroded

front lower cross member slightly corroded

oil leak!

rear exhaust rattle

Fail 11 Feb 2016 144,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front headlamp beam images poor

Front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear suspension components corroded

front lower cross member slightly corroded

oil leak!

rear exhaust rattle

Pass 14 Feb 2015 140,480 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2014 137,555 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Feb 2014 137,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2013 130,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

poor beam pattern head lamp outer lenses detreriated

Fail 25 Jan 2013 130,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

poor beam pattern head lamp outer lenses detreriated

Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,018 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 73,018 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 108,275 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 108,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 95,722 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 95,722 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 84,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 72,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 62,425 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 62,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 47,921 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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FJ51 EVY is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,967 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 EVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ51 EVY is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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